Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Bill Belichick takes in a college game between Vanderbilt Commodores and the LSU Tigers last month

Belichick is back & Bills v Lions - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 15th week of the NFL season, which gets under way tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Los Angeles Rams to the San Francisco 49ers.

US Sport • 12 Dec 24

Last year NFL ownership voted to approve an increase in the slate of international games to eight from four beginning with the 2025 season

Dublin awaits as NFL announces 2025 Berlin date

The NFL will play a regular season game in Berlin for the first time in 2025, with Dublin still among a group of cities in the running to host games next year.

US Sport • 11 Dec 24

Jamaica's Roje Stona won discus gold at the Paris Games with a throw of 70 metres.

Olympic champion alongside Sexton to pursue NFL dream

Ulster's Aaron Sexton will have Jamaica's Olympic discus champion Roje Stona for company as 14 athletes will battle it out to make the NFL's 2025 International Player Pathway Program (IPP).

US Sport • 10 Dec 24

Aaron Sexton is leaving Ulster to join the NFL International Player Pathway

'I have the speed' - Sexton swapping rugby for NFL

Ulster's Aaron Sexton has made the decision to quit rugby and join the NFL's 2025 International Player Pathway Program.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

'I have the speed' - Sexton swapping rugby for NFL

Ulster's Aaron Sexton has made the decision to quit rugby and join the NFL's 2025 International Player Pathway Program.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

Jared Goff and Jordan Love are two quarterbacks in form as the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers clash at Ford Field

Frozen North heats up & Quinn signs - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 14th week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets under way tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Green Bay Packers to the Detroit Lions.

US Sport • 05 Dec 24

The Denver Broncos celebrate a touchdown during their victory over the Cleveland Browns

Broncos see off Browns to help play-off hopes

The Denver Broncos strengthened their play-off hopes as they won 41-32 in a thrilling clash with the Cleveland Browns.

US Sport • 03 Dec 24

Josh Allen walking in a winter wonderland as the Bills beat the 49ers

NFL: Allen stars as Bills clinch AFC title in the snow

The Buffalo Bills clinched a fifth straight AFC East title as they swept aside the San Francisco 49ers 35-10 in the snow.

US Sport • 02 Dec 24

The Chiefs clinched a play-off spot thanks to a late fumbled snap from the Raiders that the reigning Super Bowl champions regained

NFL: Chiefs cling on against Raiders of the lost snap

Kansas City Chiefs avoided a shock defeat at Arrowhead Stadium as they hung on to beat the Las Vegas Raiders 19-17 and clinch a play-off berth.

US Sport • 30 Nov 24

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hurdles Chicago defenders

NFL: Lions edge out Bears, Cowboys end losing streak

The Detroit Lions made it 10 wins in a row as they edged past the Chicago Bears 23-20 in a Thanksgiving Day divisional tussle.

US Sport • 29 Nov 24

Detroit Lions fans will be looking to keep the party going against the Bears today

Lions to give thanks at crunch time - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 13th week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway today (5.30pm Irish time) with Thanksgiving games.

US Sport • 28 Nov 24

Spencer Shrader of the Kansas City Chiefs lines up the game-winning field goal

NFL: Chiefs bounce back, Buccs end losing streak

The Kansas City Chiefs bounced back from their first defeat of the season with a dramatic 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers.

US Sport • 25 Nov 24

Tommy DeVito (L) has got the nod to start at quarterback for the Giants ahead of the more experienced Drew Lock

Giant DeVito returns & Cowboys' woes - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Cleveland Browns.

US Sport • 21 Nov 24

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon danced his way into the end zone for a touchdown on three occasions

NFL: Texans dismiss misfiring Cowboys

The Houston Texans strengthened their play-off hopes as they eased to a 34-10 win over the ailing Dallas Cowboys.

US Sport • 19 Nov 24

Patrick Mahomes' and Josh Allen's teams have had some thrilling battles in recent seasons

Irish game and Bills v Chiefs - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 11th week of the 2024 NFL season, which begins tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Washington Commanders to the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL • 14 Nov 24

NFL: Lions roar back in Texas as Chiefs still unbeaten

The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their perfect start to the season in dramatic style after linebacker Leo Chenal denied the Denver Broncos a would-be winning field goal to triumph 16-14.

US Sport • 11 Nov 24

Roger Goodell (R) with Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and London Mayor Sadiq Khan at an NFL game in London on 13 October

NFL commissioner suggests potential Dublin game in 2025

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has suggested that Dublin could host one of the professional American football league's international games in 2025.

NFL • 10 Nov 24

Mark Andrews and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate a second-half touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals

Jackson inspires Ravens to comeback win over Bengals

Lamar Jackson starred as the Baltimore Ravens rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to a 35-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in a wild Thursday night contest.

US Sport • 08 Nov 24

Jude McAtamney is in Germany this week with the Giants

Chiefs unbeaten run and Germany game - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the tenth week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Cincinnati Bengals to the Baltimore Ravens.

US Sport • 07 Nov 24

Patrick Mahomes delivers a shovel pass to Travis Kelce at Arrowhead Stadium

Chiefs edge out Bucs in overtime to extend win streak

The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the season as they edged out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime.

US Sport • 05 Nov 24

Jude McAtamney can make history tomorrow

Derryman McAtamney set to start for New York Giants

Derry's Jude McAtamney is expected to make his first regular season start on Sunday for the New York Giants.

US Sport • 02 Nov 24

Aaron Rodgers celebrates with Garrett Wilson after a touchdown during the second half

NFL: Wilson and Rodgers combine to snap Jets losing run

Garrett Wilson made two superb touchdown catches and the New York Jets halted a five-game losing streak with a 21-13 victory over the Houston Texans on Thursday night in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

US Sport • 01 Nov 24

Calvin Austin III scores a touchdown against Dru Phillips of the New York Giants

NFL: Austin III inspires the Steelers past Giants

Calvin Austin III scored touchdowns on a 73-yard punt return and a 29-yard toss from Russell Wilson to push the host Pittsburgh Steelers past the New York Giants 26-18 on Monday night.

US Sport • 29 Oct 24